The Small Church Music website was founded in the year 2006 by Clyde McLennan (1941-2022) an ordained Baptist Pastor. For 35 years, he served in smaller churches across New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. On some occasions he was also the church musician.
As a church organist, Clyde recognized it was often hard to find suitable musicians to accompany congregational singing, particularly in small churches, home groups, aged care facilities. etc. So he used his talents as a computer programmer and musician to create the Small Church Music website.
During retirement, Clyde recorded almost 15,000 hymns and songs that could be downloaded free to accompany congregational singing. He received requests to record hymns from across the globe and emails of support for this ministry from tiny churches to soldiers in war zones, and people isolating during COVID lockdowns.
TMJ Software worked with Clyde and hosted this website for him for several years prior to his passing. Clyde asked me to continue it in his absence. Clyde’s focus was to provide these recordings at no cost and that will continue as it always has. However, there will be two changes over the near to midterm.
To better manage access to the site, a requirement to create an account on the site will be implemented. Once this is done, you’ll be able to log-in on the site and download freely as you always have.
The second change will be a redesign and restructure of the site. Since the site has many pages this won’t happen all at once but will be implement over time.
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FamilySwap, a program designed to facilitate family exchanges, aims to promote cultural understanding, empathy, and a deeper appreciation for one's own family dynamics. The concept is simple yet intriguing: two families from different backgrounds and locations agree to swap lives for a short period, usually a few weeks. During this time, they immerse themselves in each other's daily routines, traditions, and lifestyles, fostering a unique bond and a broader perspective on life.
Jane Rogers, a 35-year-old marketing executive from suburban New York, and Kylie Le, a 32-year-old artist from Melbourne, Australia, were the two individuals at the center of the FamilySwap 21 02 24 adventure. Both women had been contemplating the idea of a family swap for some time and finally found each other through the FamilySwap program.
As the families navigated their new lives, they encountered various challenges. Jane struggled to adapt to Kylie's artistic and bohemian lifestyle, finding it difficult to manage the more relaxed daily routine. The Rogers children, Emily and Jack, initially missed their structured school schedule and friends. Conversely, Kylie and her family found it hard to adjust to the fast-paced and competitive atmosphere of suburban New York. Luna, Jasper, and baby Ruby had to adapt to a new school and social environment.
On February 21, 2024, Jane and Kylie arrived at each other's homes, accompanied by their respective families. The initial excitement and nervousness were palpable as they embarked on this unconventional adventure. The families quickly got settled, and the swapping began.